Knowledge, attitude and practice of healthcare providers on mistreatment of women during labour and childbirth: A cross-sectional study in Tehran, Iran, 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mistreatment of women during childbirth is a global health challenge. Maternity healthcare providers play a key role in influencing women's birth experience. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare providers regarding mistreatment of women during labour and childbirth in public hospitals in Tehran, Iran.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was part of an implementation research project that was conducted from October to December 2021 at five public teaching hospitals in Tehran. All eligible maternity healthcare providers (obstetricians and midwives) and students were invited to participate in this study. Data were collected using a questionnaire consisting of four sections: socio-demographic characteristics (11 items), knowl

SUBMITTER: Mirzania M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11449288 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature